> Building a Second Brain is a methodology for saving and systematically reminding us of the ideas, inspirations, insights, and connections we’ve gained through our experience. It provides a clear, actionable path to creating a “Second Brain” – **an external, centralized, digital repository for the things you learn** and the resources from which they come. A Second Brain ultimately expands our memory and our intellect using modern tools of technology. > > - From [Tiago Forte](https://fortelabs.com/blog/basboverview/), second brain pioneer A second brain is our tool to manage the emerging digital landscape. Taking care of it safeguards our primary brain from information overload by storing excessive data until future use, freeing our primary brain to focus on higher-level cognitive functions like critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. But in some ways I feel it is still limited, which is why I prefer my idea of a [[Digital Galaxy]]. ## Components Our second brain system should support the [[CODE Method]]: - A capture toolkit – a way to save [[Knowledge Assets]] that are relevant and resonate - An organizational system – a way to organize the information you value long-term - ex) [[PARA Method]] - A practice of distillation – a way to identify the most important ideas and takeaways - A publishing medium – a way to express or communicate what you’ve discovered - A review ritual – a way to refresh and reset your system as your life changes - [[Periodic reviews]] ## Benefits - Accelerated learning - Personal growth - Life clarity - Focus on what's most important to you - Digital organization - Combat information overload - Less stress and anxiety - Get to keep what's important - See more in [this blog](https://fortelabs.com/blog/basboverview/) ### Tiago Forte as he was writing a documentation of his dad > **I had all the knowledge, skills, and tools at my disposal to make this film from the beginning**. All that was missing was the will and the intention. > no one wants a notetaking system. They want experiences that are more meaningful, more breathtaking, more awe-inspiring. You don’t want a Second Brain – **you want the life-changing feeling of seeing your creative vision come to fruition.**